Startup Grind Gibraltar presents:

A Fireside Chat w/

Mark Hipperson, CEO of Ziglu

Ziglu’s Journey Through Challenges and Success

Startup Grind Gibraltar is proudly co-hosting a special event featuring Mark Hipperson, CEO and founder of Ziglu, a trailblazing leader in fintech and digital banking. As Ziglu sets up its local office in Gibraltar, we celebrate their journey and the exciting opportunities this brings to our thriving business community.

Date: Wednesday, 12th February 2025
Time: 4:30 - 8:30 pm CET
Venue: Borealis Room, Sunborn Yacht Hotel, Gibraltar

This exclusive event will begin with a keynote from Mark Hipperson, a visionary entrepreneur whose career spans founding a UK retail bank, co-founding Starling Bank, and leading Ziglu to success in digital assets and banking innovation. Mark will share insights from his exceptional journey—from spearheading the development of the world’s first cloud-based banking platform to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, fundraising and building resilient teams.

Agenda:

• Keynote Speech: Mark will delve into his career highlights, the lessons learned from founding and growing banks and the resilience needed to lead in the fast-paced fintech world.

• Fireside Chat: In an engaging conversation, we’ll explore Mark’s perspectives on:

  • Risk-taking and resilience as a startup founder

  • The art of team-building and finding the right people to drive success

  • Navigating the complexities of fundraising

  • Insights into mergers and acquisitions in the fintech space

• Afterparty: Connect with business professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators or anyone who wants to join during this soft launch celebration to get to know the Ziglu team and our network.

At Startup Grind Gibraltar, we’re not just about events—we’re about creating a community where every startup and business, no matter its model, stage, or size, is seen, valued and supported. Through initiatives like fireside chats, pitch battles and casual networking, we provide opportunities for connection, growth and inspiration. Our aim is to provide an open, welcoming and fun environment where everyone feels welcome. This event is a testament to our commitment to fostering collaboration and driving meaningful conversations that help startups, businesses and our community thrive.

With limited seats available, don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting milestone and gain valuable insights from one of fintech’s most influential leaders.